Cute colored Dots!!

So I got the idea for these cute colored dots from Deb Valder. She did a video on her blog about how to make them. They are really very easy! You will need the Stampin' Up! Silicone Craft Sheet (127853 $5.95), Crystal Effects (101055 $6.25) and a couple colors of the new Blendabilities Markers (page 212 of current Annual Catalog). You want to be sure to do this where your craft sheet will not have to be moved for at least 24 hours. Your dots may dry faster depending on how large and thick they are. So squeeze out a little Crystal Effects onto your Silicone Craft Sheet. I did several rows of small dots and then did a few larger ones too. Leave them to dry. They will be cloudy at first and clear as they dry. Once they are dry you can color them with the Blendibilities markers. I used some tiny drops of Crystal Effects to attach them to the front of the card.

The card base is Daffodil Delight and the tag is Coastal Cabana. This just felt happy for a day that started out gray and rainy!

Sea Street

So I got these done yesterday afternoon. I used 1 6x6 sheet of Maritime Designer Series Paper and the Sea Street stamp set. I added 3 sheets of Real Red card stock and some smaller pieces of Night of Navy card stock and came up with these very cute cards! I did add texture using the Decorative Dots and Stylish Stripes embossing folders to the Whisper White layers.

So tomorrow night I am going to do some Project Life Memory Keeping pages with a friend and down line. I will see what we come up with and share those on Thursday.

I have some other good news to share...I will be teaching 3 classes this fall at Cameron's Winery in Swanzey, NH! The classes are on Thursday nights and will include the Black and White Class, September 25th, Fall Card Class on October 23rd and a Holiday Gift Tag Class on November 13th. If you are local I hope you will consider coming to one or all of these classes.

Black and White Class

Okay, So it has been a long time since I posted here!! I am going to try to figure some things out to make it easier for me to post regularly. I am going to try to figure out how to attach it to my Facebook account so it will show up when I post. I intend to get samples ready ahead of time for upcoming classes so you will know what I am planning for projects.  I really want to build my business back up so I am busier stamping!

Classes and workshops are so much fun! I really miss doing workshops!! If you have hosted for me before let's do it again soon!! Stampin' Up! has introduced lots of great products and I would love to share them with you and your friends!!

The new Blendabilities markers will help you coloring and blending like a pro! These alcohol based markers come three markers to a set and include a dark, medium and light tone of the same color.

I have played a bit with different colors and different techniques and love these markers! I really feel like an artist!

The next class I have coming up is the Black and White Class on Sunday, August 10th at 1:00. This class will be held at the Hinsdale Millstream Community Center in Hinsdale, NH. I got the idea and cutting template from fellow demonstrator Deb Valder in NY. These 6 cards are very elegant and come together very quickly once you cut your 6x6 piece of Designer Series Paper. We will be using the Back to Black DSP in class.  I am hoping to get some cards made using the Maritime DSP and posted in the next couple days.

 

I am hoping I can get this to post in Facebook. Keep your fingers crossed!!

 



 

More Single Stamps and BIG Excitment for Monday!!

Today Stampin' Up! added several image stamps to the single stamps that are available as part of the test going on until January 2, 2013.  You can view the flyers HERE and HERE. There are a few never seen before images...stamps of the future perhaps?

Also, Monday is going to be a fabulous day to be a Stampin' Up! paper crafter!! There are several exciting things happening on Monday!
The first is something Stampin' Up! has NEVER done before...nearly EVERY stamp and stamp set is going to be 15% off!!! Bundles are not included. My online store will reflect the sale prices beginning at 12AM on Monday, October 29th! You can click here to get there. Click the shop now button and have a blast saving money!!
Second is that Monday is the first day in a week long celebration of digital scrapbooking! There are 50% off lots of download kits and even FREE downloads!!
Third the project kit that was voted on will be revealed and be available. I will have more information and order details on Monday!
In the meantime get out those catalogs and start making your wish list!! You will want to be ready on Monday morning!
Happy Stamping!

StampAStack cards for Class on Sunday

Hello! I am excited to be doing a Stamp-A-Stack class with a fabulous group of ladies on Sunday morning! These are the cards we will be doing. Several were cased from swaps I received at the Providence, RI Regional I attended in August.

This is one I saw out in blog land somewhere! I love the stamp set Days of Gratitude!
 The base is Crumb cake with Early Espresso and Tangerine Tango layers. Stamped in Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard and Early Espresso inks on Very Vanilla card stock.
I used the 1" circle punch, the 1 3/8" circle punch and the 1 3/4" circle punch. The greeting is punched with the extra large oval punch.

This next card is a slight modification of one that Barb King swaped with me at Regional. Thanks for your great idea Barb!! This one uses the Woodgrain background in Chocolate Chip ink on a base of Soft Suede card stock. French Foliage stamp set using Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake inks on Very Vanilla card stock layered onto So Saffron and tied with Cherry Cobbler seam binding.

This was another swap from Providence Regional. Thanks to Terry Going for the awesome idea! The Old Olive base is embossed with the Stripes embossing folder. The mats under the wreath and the greeting are Cherry Cobbler. The Whisper White card stock is embossed with the Petals-A-Plenty embossing folder. Old Olive ink is sponged on in a circle and Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details is added to create the holly berries. Add a quick bow of Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine and there you have it! So cute!

Who doesn't love a snowman? We didn't get to make too many last winter...weather man says we will this year though! The card base is Baja Breeze with strips of the Summer Smooches DSP (on Sunday we are going to use the In Color 2011-2013 DSP Stack in Island Indigo) and an accent stripe of Cherry Cobbler. The snowman from Snow Much Fun is stamped in Stazon on Whisper White card stock and punched with the 2 1/2" circle punch. I added a little color with Cherry Cobbler and Pumpkin Pie markers. Also a bit of sparkle (hard to see) with a 2- Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

I will try to post the cards for my Holiday Card Class a few at a time over the next couple weeks. It is not too late to schedule your workshop to see some great holiday ideas! If you are in southern NH or VT get in touch with me so we can stamp together soon!!

Pop Up Christmas Tree

I had several of you ask about the Pop-Up tree card from pg. 181 in the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. If you click the link below it should take you to a video done by Shannon West who works in the Stampin' Up! home office. Have Fun!!
Pop Up Christmas Tree card

Hello There!

I am going to try to get back to blogging about things I have stamped. I am not sure I will post everyday or even every week. I am going to try to make this a habit though.

This card is a swap I received at the Providance, RI Regional. I loved it so much and decided to make it one of the cards at my Holiday Card Class. My Holiday Card Class is going to be on November 4th at 1:00 in Hinsdale, NH.